Robert Thorburn Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1818–1885

Of the 9 lots by Robert Thorburn (works on paper) recorded at auction between 2017 and 2025, 1 found a buyer (11%). MRS JANE EMBLETON DOIG AND FAMILY holds the top price on file: $308Sign up free to see at Lyon & Turnbull (January 2025). Sales were recorded mainly at John Nicholson's (5), Chiswick Auctions (3) and Lyon & Turnbull (1).

£252≈ $308≈ €299Sign uprecord price · incl. premiumMRS JANE EMBLETON DOIG AND FAMILYLyon & Turnbull9auction results2017–2025years recorded11%sold$308Sign up free to seemedian price

Robert Thorburn works on paper prices at a glance

Auction results
9 2017–2025
Median price
$308Sign up free to see 1 sold
Most recent sale
$308Sign up free to see Jan 2025, Lyon & Turnbull
Record sale
$308Sign up free to see 2025, Lyon & Turnbull

Recent sales: MRS JANE EMBLETON DOIG AND FAMILY

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Robert Thorburn works on paper: key figures

Auction results
9
Sold rate
11%
Active at auction
2017–2025
Median price
$308Sign up free to see
Record price
$308Sign up free to see MRS JANE EMBLETON DOIG AND FAMILY, Lyon & Turnbull, Jan 2025

Top auction houses: John Nicholson's (5), Chiswick Auctions (3), Lyon & Turnbull (1)

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  1. MRS JANE EMBLETON DOIG AND FAMILY by Robert Thorburn, watercolour, sold Jan 2025
    MRS JANE EMBLETON DOIG AND FAMILY
    Watercolor
    25.5cm x 34cm (10in x 13.5in)
    Lyon & Turnbull · · Lot 105
    £252≈ $308≈ €299Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £400–600View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
  2. The Marchioness of Stafford by Robert Thorburn, watercolour, offered May 2022
    The Marchioness of Stafford
    Watercolor
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 329
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at John Nicholson's ↗
  3. The Marchioness of Stafford by Robert Thorburn, watercolour, offered Mar 2022
    The Marchioness of Stafford
    Watercolor
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 246
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £800–1,200View at John Nicholson's ↗
  4. The Marchioness of Stafford by Robert Thorburn, watercolour, offered Nov 2021
    The Marchioness of Stafford
    Watercolor
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 358
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,400–1,800View at John Nicholson's ↗
  5. British, The Marchioness of Stafford , A portrait of a lady by Robert Thorburn, watercolour, offered Aug 2021
    British, The Marchioness of Stafford , A portrait of a lady
    Watercolor
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 1269
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at John Nicholson's ↗
  6. The Marchioness of Stafford by Robert Thorburn, watercolour, offered May 2021
    The Marchioness of Stafford
    Watercolor
    John Nicholson's · · Lot 223
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £2,000–3,000View at John Nicholson's ↗
  7. H.R.S.A. (1818-1885) Portrait miniature of a Lady, standing full length by Robert Thorburn, watercolour, offered Jun 2018
    H.R.S.A. (1818-1885) Portrait miniature of a Lady, standing full length
    Watercolor
    19.5 x 14 cm
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 27
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  8. H.r.s.a. (1818-1885) by Robert Thorburn, watercolour, offered Jun 2018
    H.r.s.a. (1818-1885)
    Watercolor
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £600–800View at Chiswick Auctions ↗
  9. Portrait miniature of a Lady by Robert Thorburn, watercolour, offered Oct 2017
    Portrait miniature of a Lady
    Watercolor
    Chiswick Auctions · · Lot 26
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £500–700View at Chiswick Auctions ↗

Questions about Robert Thorburn works on paper

What is the most expensive Robert Thorburn works on paper sold at auction?

The highest price recorded is $308 for “MRS JANE EMBLETON DOIG AND FAMILY”, sold at Lyon & Turnbull in January 2025.

How often do Robert Thorburn works on paper sell at auction?

11% of the 9 works on paper offered at auction in our records sold.

Where are Robert Thorburn works on paper sold?

Most of the 9 recorded results come from John Nicholson's (5), Chiswick Auctions (3), Lyon & Turnbull (1). Every result on this page links to its auction catalogue.

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